Kolkata: A 67-year-old man identified as Ashok Barman from Uttarpara died after being hit by a private bus at Behala Chowrasta on Wednesday. The incident occurred barely 50 m from the spot where a schoolboy lost his life in Aug 2023."The bus on route SD-5 (Sonarpur-Khariberia) was going towards Silpara after crossing Chowrasta bus stop. It shifted to the left lane to offload a passenger. Barman was walking in the same direction but he was using the road instead of the pavement. The bus hit Barman sideways, causing him to collapse," said an officer.Thakurpukur Traffic Guard officers took Barman to Vidyasagar Hospital, where doctors referred him to SSKM.

"We transported the victim to SSKM through a green corridor. Even at SSKM, he was conscious. But he died in the evening," said an officer.The bus driver was arrested under BNS sections pertaining to causing death by negligence and rash driving. The vehicle was seized for further investigation. "We will implement stricter measures to ensure pedestrian safety," said an officer. The victim's family has been notified, and the body will be handed over after a post-mortem examination.